Wound Care Registered Nurse

Company: St. David's Medical Center
Location: Pflugerville
Posted on: August 6, 2022

Job Description:

Description Do you have the career opportunities as a Wound Care Registered Nurse you want in your current role? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join St. David s Medical Center, a facility that is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare. At St. David s Medical Center we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a variety of comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans along with some unique benefits including: Student Loan Repayment Tuition Reimbursement/Assistance Programs Paid Personal Leave 401k (100% annual match 3%-9% of pay based on years of service) Identity Theft Protection discounts Auto, Home, and Life Insurance options Adoption Assistance Employee Stock Purchase Program (ESPP) You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our patients lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Wound Care Registered Nurse like you to be a part of our team. Job Summary The Wound Care Registered Nurse provides direct care for patients with ostomies, pressure ulcers, vascular ulcers, and draining wounds and fistulas. In this specialized role, the WC RN also conducts pre-operative counseling and post-operative instructional sessions for patients and families. We are an amazing team that works hard to support each other and are seeking a phenomenal addition like you, who feels patient care is as meaningful as we do. You will perform comprehensive nursing assessments regarding the health status of the patient, following standards of care and disease specific protocols. You will plan, implement and evaluate patient care plans to optimize outcomes and maximize available resources. You will consult on and direct clinical services for patients with fecal and urinary diversions, wounds, drains, skin care problems, and incontinence. You will provide education and emotional support appropriate to age, culture, condition, and circumstance and incorporate patient / family teaching into all aspects of nursing practice. You will act as a clinical resource for skin/wound care and offer in-services and bedside teaching to the nursing staff. Experience Experience in Wound Care preferred Education Bachelor s or higher Degree; Previous clinical experience -Preferred Licenses and Certifications Current State of Texas Registered Nurse (RN) license or Compact Registered Nursing License. If Compact License, Texas license must be obtained within 90 days of hire Basic Life Support (BLS) certification per St. David s Healthcare policy Credential as Certified Wound Specialist preferred St. David s Medical Center is a full-service medical center offering comprehensive medical care at three locations St. David s Medical Center, Heart Hospital of Austin and St. David s Georgetown Hospital. Located in Central Austin, St. David s Medical Center includes a 426-bed acute care hospital and a 64-bed rehabilitation hospital providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient care. It is home to the internationally renowned Texas Cardiac Arrhythmia Institute and St. David s Neuroscience & Spine Institute. The hospital provides a complete range of women s services, including its acclaimed maternity unit, maternal-fetal medicine, a high-risk maternal and neonatal transport team, the region s largest Level IV Neonatal Intensive Care Unit and The Breast Center; complex surgical services; a comprehensive Bariatric Surgery Center; and a 24-hour emergency department. HCA Healthcare has been continually named a World's Most Ethical Company by Ethisphere since 2010. In 2018, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.3 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses. If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Wound Care Registered Nurse opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today! We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.

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